Sheriff’s Office Seeks Help Identifying Church Break-In Suspect
BENSON – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect involved in a break-in at a local church. The burglary occurred Nov. 24 around 7:40 p.m. at Cross Assembly Church, located at 11699 U.S. Highway 301 South near Interstate 40, just outside the Benson city limits.
Son honors mother’s legacy with a $985,000 scholarship for future educators at UNCP
The life and legacy of Charlotte Othela Posey Teague, a devoted educator and member of the Rockfish community near Raeford, N.C., will live on for generations thanks to a remarkable gift from her son, Dwain Teague. Through a planned gift valued at an estimated $985,000, Dwain is establishing the Charlotte...
Teen nabbed with stolen gun after gunfire spurs ‘code yellow’ at Cumberland County elementary...
EASTOVER, N.C. (WNCN) — A teenager was caught with a gun stolen from a Fayetteville pawn shop after shots were fired Monday that spurred a “code yellow” in an elementary school in Eastover, deputies said. Gunfire was reported just after 1:20 p.m. Monday north of Fayetteville in...
1 dead, 2 hurt after separate shootings in same area of Harnett County
Harnett County sheriff's investigators are trying to piece together two shootings that happened minutes apart and left a teenager dead.
Cumberland County Hosting Electronics Recycling Event on December 6
The Cumberland County Solid Waste Management team is putting together an electronics recycling drive on December 6, 2025. Stop by the Ann Street Landfill between 8 and 11 a.m. at 698 Ann St., Fayetteville. Everyone is welcome, and it's free. You don't need to register beforehand. Bring your old printers,...
Cumberland County Dropping Pet Adoption Fees Through Dec. 15
Adopting pets will be free at Cumberland County Animal Services during the Empty the Shelters event from December 1 to December 15. BISSELL Pet Foundation sponsors this nationwide event to encourage families to adopt pets. Normally, adoption fees are $100 for dogs and $70 for cats, which cover vaccines and other care.
Bentonville offers candlelit holiday experience
Step back in time at Bentonville Battlefield’s candlelit holiday open house on Dec. 6, featuring carols, hayrides, and historic 19th-century decorations at the Harper farmhouse.
Cumberland County library updates visitor policies. Here’s what to know
The Cumberland County Public Library has updated its visitor guidelines effective Nov. 1, the county said in an Oct. 27 news release. The updated guidelines, adopted by the Library Board of Trustees, aim to ensure the county's eight library branches remain inclusive, accessible, safe and comfortable for all visitors,...
Suspect Shot During Struggle With Police Officer
HARNETT COUNTY — A suspect was shot in the leg during a struggle with a Coats police officer Friday night. The incident occurred in the parking lot of the Speedway convenience store on North McKinley Street. The individual was transported to a hospital for treatment. Their condition has not...
Intense Debate: Provocative Billboards Outside NC Military Bases Urge Rejection of “Illegal Orders”
This post features an OpenAI-powered summary derived from the NewsBreak users' discussions on Controversial Billboards Installed Outside NC Military Bases With Message to Reject “Illegal Orders”.

















